# Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at Midseason | Canadiens Connection ep 381

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Podcast: [Canadiens Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/canadiens-connection-639327)
Published: 2026-01-03T19:28:00+00:00
Episode link: https://canadiensconnection.fm/episode/halfway-there-evaluating-the-montreal-canadiens-at-midseason-canadiens-connection-ep-381
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This Week’s Show | Halfway There: Evaluating the Montreal Canadiens at Midseason Segment 1 | Week in Review, Habs News, League News ⦁ Juraj Slafkovsky earns NHL Star of the Week honors. ⦁ Which Canadiens players will play at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games? Who was snubbed? ⦁ Do the Habs have the best prospect at the 2026 World Junior Championship? Segment 2 | Where the Habs Stand at Midseason — Progress, Problems, Perspective We’re taking a moment to objectively assess where the Canadiens actually are right now — not where we hoped they’d be in October, and not where we fear they might end up in April, but what this team has shown us through half a season. Segment 3 | Have Your Say Canadiens upcoming events. Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which part of the Canadiens’ game do you feel best about at midseason — and which area concerns you most for the second half? Listener's texts and emails. Get the Canadiens Connection! Use our single link here to subscribe to the Canadiens Connection your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow @habsconnection on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram A new episode of the Canadiens Connection podcast is available weekly on Saturday afternoon. Missed an episode? You can download every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE . Canadiens Connection on Rocket Sports Radio Thank you for listening to the Canadiens Connection. This engaging podcast connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust. Canadiens Connection is hosted by Rick Stephens ( @RocketSports ) with Amy Johnson ( @FlyersRule ). This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

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